Charles Finny: China's CPTPP bid: What is Beijing up to?
China's request to join the CPTPP may spur bids from a range of other wannabe members, argues former NZ trade negotiator Charles Finny.
Charles Finny: 100 years of memory loss: a history of the Chinese Communist Party
Not just key dates, but also pivotal events of the Chinese Communist Party's first century, have been lost in much of the anniversary's coverage, suggests former NZ diplomat Charles Finny.
Charles Finny: CHARLES FINNY: Disagreeing with China is vital - and OK
The New Zealand government’s decision to join Australia, Canada, and the UK in suspending the extradition treaty with Hong Kong because of the passage of the extension of China’s new security law to Hong Kong has drawn an immediate criticism from the Chinese government. Many are...
Charles Finny: Is China Serious About Joining the CPTPP?
There has been some excitement in the region at news that China is open to consideration of membership of Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership trade and investment agreement.I advise caution.Superficial appeal At a superficial level a change in China’s official...